Toronto Nature Trails


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Toronto is Canada’s largest city and a world leader in such areas as business, finance, technology, entertainment and culture. Its large population of immigrants from all over the globe has also made Toronto one of the most multicultural cities in the world.

You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Toronto.


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Altona Forest

The Altona Forest is situated in the City of Pickering just east of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. The Forest is approximately 53 hectares (102 acres). In 1982, the forest was designated an environmentally significant area due to its ecological and historical importance....

Betty Sutherland Trail

The Betty Sutherland Trail follows the meanders of the East Don River from Duncan Mill Road to Sheppard Avenue. Betty Sutherland Trail is just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can find throughout Ontario by using the search features of...

Black Creek Trail

The Black Creek Trail is a good example of an urban green space transformed. The valley has been changed from sterile, groomed parkland into a more natural state of wildness. The north end of the park can be accessed from the visitor parking lot at Black Creek Pioneer...

Central Ravines, Belt Lines & Gardens Discovery Walk

On the Central Ravines, Belt Lines & Gardens Discovery Walk explore wooded Don River ravines and follow a lost historic rail line. Discover industrial heritage and the splendid park like environment of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Although you can begin this Discovery...

Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve Trail

Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve Trail. The Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve lies between the Forks of the Don and Lawrence Avenue East. It includes the Elevated Wetlands, an experimental water purification project at the Forks of the Don sponsored by the...

Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Colonel Samuel Smith Park is one of Toronto’s newest and largest waterfront parks. It is located at the south end of Kipling Avenue, in the community of New Toronto near its border with Long Branch. Much of the park was created from lake fill in front of the...

Coronation and Battery Park Trail

Coronation Park was created in 1934 when the seawall was built from Strachan Avenue to Bathurst Street. Direction: Vehicles can enter Coronation Park from Lake Shore Boulevard West at the Strachan Avenue intersection. We would also direct you to read...

Crothers Woods

Crothers Woods is a unique and extensive forest habitat in the Don River Valley with approximately 10 kilometres of natural surface trails ideal for hiking or mountain biking. In Crother Woods, you will find Cottonwood Flats. Its industrial heritage dates back to the...

Don Valley Brick Works Park

Once a former quarry, Don Valley Brick Works Park is now a City of Toronto flagship natural environment park. It is considered a model for urban ecosystem planning given its extensive landscape restoration, re-naturalization, wetland re-establishment, and adaptive...

Don Valley Hills & Dales Discovery Walk

The Don Valley Hills & Dales Discovery Walk leads you on two overlapping loops through the Don Valley and nearby neighbourhoods. Although you can begin this Discovery Walk at any point along the route, a good starting point is the Broadview Subway Station. From...